Project Manager, Financial Services Technology

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

PD & certifications

Annual leave

Exposure to fintech

Dynamic team

Career growth

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive technology initiatives in the financial services sector from Port Elizabeth. You will manage the full lifecycle from planning to post-implementation support, coordinating internal and external resources and ensuring value delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, solid understanding of financial products, and experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or related field.
• PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with focus on technology projects in financial services.
• Solid understanding of financial products, market regulations, and core banking systems.
• Experience managing projects with budgets up to R8 million.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hybrid work environment experience, remote and in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize technology projects on time and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate team members and contractors to deliver projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management.
• Develop full-scale project plans and communications; clearly communicate expectations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage expectations and alignment.
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve goals.
• Delegate tasks to appropriate personnel and manage risks.
• Track milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Conduct post-mortems and report on project elements.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Hybrid collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

About the Role Our client, WhatJobs Direct , is actively seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to drive critical technology initiatives within the financial services sector in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape . This role is designed for a proactive individual who can effectively manage the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and stakeholder engagement through to successful deployment and post-implementation support. You will be instrumental in delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance our client's competitive edge in the financial market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial systems, agile methodologies, and a proven ability to manage complex projects with precision and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to a key industry in Port Elizabeth . We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values technical expertise and project delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize technology projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents, effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, managing expectations and ensuring alignment.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Track project milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a proven focus on technology projects within the financial services industry.
• Solid understanding of financial products, market regulations, and core banking systems.
• Experience managing projects with budgets up to R8 million.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid environment, contributing to both remote and in-office team collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working within the Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape business landscape is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project management software like Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and certifications.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technology and innovation.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading financial services organization.